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Step 1
First make your sriracha sauce and set aside.
Step 2
Next shred your crab or imitation crab to make the base of your salad.
Step 3
Top with your spicy "dressing" and chopped green onions.
Step 4
Then it's time for the scallops! <3 They'll cook FAST, making this a quick and easy appetizer, lunch, dinner or side dish!
Step 5
Pat scallops dry, season with a little salt and pepper and set aside.
Step 6
Heat a stainless steel pan/skillet with a few tablespoons of oil and wait for it to get hot before adding your scallops.
Step 7
If you're cooking more than just a few at a time, grab a larger pan and more oil, so you can space them out and give them room to sizzle!
Step 8
Once your pan is ready, add the scallops and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and opaque in the middle. Overcooking will be your worst enemy here so keep an eye on them -- the second side will most likely cook a teeny bit faster than the first so check it after a minute or so.
Step 9
If you want to simply cook plain scallops with a buttery wine sauce then check out this recipe. Paul likes it that way but I don't (the butter sauce is too rich for me) -- I prefer them with sriracha sauce!
Step 10
Top your crab salad with the freshly seared scallops, sprinkle with some panko breadcrumbs [I love the crunch they give to the dish!] and dig in!